ETH Staking Calculator
Estimate your Ethereum staking rewards over time. Compare compound vs. simple staking returns with a detailed monthly breakdown.
Quick Answer
Staking 32 ETH at a 3.5% APY for 12 months earns approximately 1.12 ETH in compound rewards. At $2,500 per ETH, that is roughly $2,800 in passive income. Compound staking (auto-restaking rewards) yields slightly more than simple staking, and the difference grows over longer time horizons.
Staking Rewards Projection
Compound vs. Simple Staking
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Start ETH | Reward | End ETH | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.0000 | +0.0933 | 32.0933 | $80,233 |
| 2 | 32.0933 | +0.0936 | 32.1869 | $80,467 |
| 3 | 32.1869 | +0.0939 | 32.2808 | $80,702 |
| 4 | 32.2808 | +0.0942 | 32.3750 | $80,937 |
| 5 | 32.3750 | +0.0944 | 32.4694 | $81,173 |
| 6 | 32.4694 | +0.0947 | 32.5641 | $81,410 |
| 7 | 32.5641 | +0.0950 | 32.6591 | $81,648 |
| 8 | 32.6591 | +0.0953 | 32.7543 | $81,886 |
| 9 | 32.7543 | +0.0955 | 32.8499 | $82,125 |
| 10 | 32.8499 | +0.0958 | 32.9457 | $82,364 |
| 11 | 32.9457 | +0.0961 | 33.0418 | $82,604 |
| 12 | 33.0418 | +0.0964 | 33.1381 | $82,845 |
About This Tool
The ETH Staking Calculator helps you estimate potential rewards from staking Ethereum on the Beacon Chain or through liquid staking protocols. Since Ethereum transitioned to Proof-of-Stake with The Merge in September 2022, ETH holders can earn passive income by locking their tokens to help validate the network. This calculator models both compound staking (where rewards are automatically restaked) and simple staking (where rewards are collected without restaking).
How Ethereum Staking Works
Ethereum staking involves depositing ETH to activate validator software that processes transactions and creates new blocks on the blockchain. Validators earn rewards for proposing and attesting to blocks. The minimum stake for running a solo validator is 32 ETH, though liquid staking protocols like Lido, Rocket Pool, and Coinbase allow staking with any amount. The current network staking APY typically ranges between 3% and 5%, influenced by the total amount of ETH staked network-wide, network activity (tips from transaction fees), and MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) rewards.
Compound vs. Simple Staking
The key difference between compound and simple staking lies in what happens to your rewards. With simple staking, your rewards accumulate separately and do not generate additional yield. With compound staking, rewards are periodically restaked, so you earn rewards on your rewards. Over short periods the difference is minimal, but over multiple years compound staking can produce meaningfully higher returns. Many liquid staking tokens (like stETH or rETH) automatically compound because the token itself appreciates in value relative to ETH.
Factors Affecting Staking Rewards
Several variables influence your actual staking returns. The base APY changes as more or fewer validators join or leave the network. Execution layer rewards (priority fees and MEV) add variable income on top of consensus layer rewards. Validator uptime matters: offline validators miss attestations and earn less. Solo validators face slashing risk if their node misbehaves, though this is rare with proper setup. Liquid staking protocols charge a fee (typically 10-15% of rewards), which reduces your effective yield but removes the operational burden of running a validator.
Staking Duration Considerations
Since the Shanghai/Capella upgrade in April 2023, staked ETH can be withdrawn, but there may be exit queue delays during periods of high withdrawal demand. Liquid staking tokens can be sold on secondary markets at any time, though they may trade at a slight discount to their underlying ETH value during market stress. The longer you stake, the more compound interest works in your favor, but you also face greater exposure to ETH price volatility and potential protocol changes.
Tax Implications
In many jurisdictions, staking rewards are considered taxable income at the time they are received, valued at the market price of ETH at that moment. When you later sell the rewarded ETH, any price appreciation is subject to capital gains tax. Tax treatment varies by country and is evolving, so consult a tax professional familiar with cryptocurrency regulations in your jurisdiction. This calculator does not account for taxes in its projections.